AlfaWall Oceanbird AB is a 50/50 joint venture, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius but operated as an independent company.  Our strong parent companies provide valuable insights in shipping and industrial production and enables us to have a long-term perspective.

By harnessing wind – a constant and free energy source – we contribute to a more sustainable shipping industry. The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it!

Oceanbird is now moving into the realization phase of our wing sails. During the year to come, we will test our first full-scale prototypes and at the same time prepare for moving into a commercial phase with focus on getting the wing sail out on the market.

What will you do?

You will be responsible for and build up an organization for sourcing, manufacturing and assembly of wing sails. We are now assembling our first two prototypes in Landskrona, where we will expand to meet future needs.

In parallel, you will be responsible for developing a supply chain and assembly in Asia where the large growth will take place. You will collaborate with the Global Sourcing organization within Alfa Laval but also build our own dedicated organization within Oceanbird.

Key responsibilities:

• From customer order to delivery.

• Manage and expand our test and assembly site in Landskrona.

• Set-up and manage an Oceanbird assembly and service site in Asia.

• Develop strategic supply chain together with Alfa Laval sourcing team.

• Set up a Oceanbird team handling global operational supply, logistics, quality and assembly.

You will report to the Managing Director of Oceanbird.

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have: 

• A genuine technical interest and understanding.

• Significant experience from manufacturing and sourcing of engineered mechanical components, preferably from the marine or heavy industry.

• You are used to working with the whole supply chain from sourcing to manufacturing large components.

• Entrepreneurship mentality and is decisive and solution oriented.  

• Experienced in building supply chains in a global environment. Knowledge from starting up or running business in Asia.  

• An interest in sustainability and a willingness to contribute to a better future.

What do we offer?

• A chance to be a part of something bigger and make a real change.

• You will be a member of the Oceanbird Management Team and lead an exciting journey building up our future manufacturing capabilities that will be vital for our future success.

• The position is based in Landskrona, but you will have regular trips to our office in Stockholm as well as global trips to visit suppliers and setting up our facility in Asia.

Our core values are:

Pioneering Spirit - We dare to challenge the conventional and break new ground. As pioneers, we empower a revolution.

Natural forces - The power in the wind, in people, in ideas – the natural forces surrounding us all are waiting to be harvested.

Fun & Passion - It´s harder to fly alone – only together can we make a difference. Cooperation and shared passions build our strong team spirit.

Dedication - Dedicated to high-quality and robustness, to offer the right help on sustainability journeys, to be the best. Dedicated to making change.

For more information about the position, please contact:

Jonas Alván, Senior Product Manager, jonas.alvan@alfalaval.com

Regina García Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, regina.garciamoguel@alfalaval.com

Union contacts:

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

Johnny Hultén, IF Metall, 046-36 65 17

We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours by May 2nd, 2025, at the latest. Please be aware that the application process may close earlier if we identify suitable candidates, so don’t delay in applying.

Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.

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